5-Day Lhasa Ganden Monastery Tour

This 5-day Lhasa Ganden Monastery tour is designed for travelers who want a deeper cultural and spiritual introduction to Tibet, with time to acclimatize in Lhasa before visiting higher mountain sites. The route begins with arrival and rest at 3,650m, then introduces Drepung and Sera Monasteries, including the famous monk debate activities when they are operating. The following day focuses on the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, with time for local teahouse culture. On Day 4, travel to the Drak Yerpa meditation caves and Ganden Monastery, where the itinerary includes meditation in the ancient caves and the Ganden kora path. The highest listed altitude is 4,300m. The package includes Tibet Travel Permit application and mailing service, entrance tickets to listed attractions, hotel accommodation with breakfast, a tourist vehicle and reliable driver, an English-speaking Tibetan guide, a welcome dinner and sample lunch, travel accident and altitude sickness insurance, on-board medical oxygen, Tibetan gifts and a travel map, plus airport or railway-station shuttle service. Flights and trains to and from Tibet, single-room supplements, meals not listed in the itinerary, and guide or driver tips are excluded. This moderate itinerary operates from April to October and is best for travelers who want Lhasa's major landmarks plus a focused Ganden and Drak Yerpa experience. Daily timing may follow confirmed attraction and monastery operating conditions.